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The only chilli I've grown with fruit quite that long and thin is Turkish Snake, originally contributed by Ruud to the seed circle in 2021. But that's by no means an identification.

Viola Cornetti, Gazzi Yellow Egg tomatoes and chilli (possibly a cayenne??)

Here is dalichos beans 2 survived plants. This is first year i could grow them this healthy 😂

I wonder how can I add picture

I planted my Violetta Cornetti beans out and am beginning to harvest these now.
They are looking good - will take a pic and post it
Blauwschokker peas have been amazing and I'm leaving those to dry for seed collection
Tomatoes are slowly getting there although I've had to remove 2 or 3 due to blossom end rot. It's so difficult to  water consistently in this weather, as they seem to dry out very quickly.
Beetroot 'Chioggia' is doing well and I'll get a pic to post
I have some amazing chilli's but have mislaid the packet! I'll take a pic and maybe somebody will identify them!

Lots to do, so off there now 😊

I've had a little blossom end rot too Multiveg it's difficult to give the toms constant, regular watering in this hot weather

Yes, I agree. Yedikule has lasted well for me too and Tepecik Yakan is very productive. Ruud first donated it in 2023 and I grew it in 2024 and 2025 and still have many dried peppers.

Quite impressed with Tepecik Yakan (I have probably misspelled this chili pepper), dozens of little hot chilis sticking up, each one just the right size for a meal. And so early too. 

Also Yedicule lettuce.  It is only now starting to stretch, this one lasts well into summer.   Thank you for some heat wave proof lettuce. 

Peas have been difficult again this year ,French beans look good and Maureen the lettuce is in isolation 🤞. I am growing tomatoes from nrtomatoseed , and being happy go lucky I bought a pack of 'Lucky Dip'too. One of the first plants to ripen was from this selection, it looks like Brad's Atomic Grape but can't be sure , it tastes wonderful, so if anyone would like me to add this unnamed beauty I will do so ,clearly labelled.
I also have seed from  a white/maroon Hibiscus if desired.

Great news, elfeda, Garrett and Galina. It's wonderful to hear these success stories - as well, inevitably, as occasional disappointments - as the season progresses. I've had a very busy week or so preparing for a big family occasion, but very much looking forward to seeing what the garden has got up to while my attention has been elsewhere.

It's remarkable to me that you already have peppers ripening out of doors, Garrett. I guess this summer's temperatures at least have that advantage. But the drought, which is now a very significant factor, is making growing quite a challenge for most of us I imagine.